Rogers removes 25GB data bonus, raises plan prices by $5

Rogers removed the 25GB data bonus offered on several plans and then raised plan prices by $5/mo.

The company’s new plans are as follows (note, prices include a $10/mo autopay discount):

• $70/100GB 5G (250Mbps speed cap) Canada-wide with 2,000 international texts (previously $65/125GB).
• $80/175GB 5G (1Gbps speed cap) Canada/U.S. with 1,000 international minutes (previously $75/200GB).
• $100/250GB 5G (1Gbps speed cal) Canada/U.S./Mexico with 1,000 international minutes (previously $95/275GB).

Aside from the price and data changes, the plans are mostly the same as before. That means they still include perks like extra cash back with Rogers’ Red credit card, three months of free Sportsnet+ (only on $80 and $100 plans) and discounts on roaming ($100 plan only).

Additionally, Rogers has slightly different plans and prices available for customers who bundle other services or meet certain criteria, such as being over 65 years of age, being a student or first responder, or being new to Canada.

Still, it’s disappointing to see Rogers raise prices and reduce data buckets. Unfortunately, the company isn’t alone in doing this. We’ve seen similar moves from Rogers-owned Fido, as well as other wireless providers like Public Mobile.

Moreover, the move comes as Rogers hit customers with a $75 fee for continuing to use its 3G network ahead of the 3G shutdown slated for the end of July.

It likely goes without saying, but unless you need hundreds of gigabytes of data, there’s virtually no reason to go with Rogers and spend this much on a wireless plan, especially when carriers like Freedom Mobile continue to offer $39/60GB 5G and $59/100GB 5G Canada/U.S./Mexico plans.